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We commoners generally have New Year's resolutions that range from "lose weight" to "be better with money." But when you're Google, Apple, Yahoo or another major tech company, resolutions are a little more complex. In this comic, Nitrozac and Snaggy ...

Instagram unveiled it's new service "Instagram Direct" on Thursday, allowing users to send images to private groups and individuals. While it's great that the company is expanding into Snapchat-like territory, it's also creating quite the problem for...

"Mom and Dad, where do babies come from?" "Oh, sweetie, it's simple. The Amazon drones deliver them to our doorstep in less than 30 minutes!" Sounds a tad insane, right? But so did Amazon's Prime Air program when it was first announced last week. In ...

If anyone is livin' on a prayer, it's CEOs of major tech companies (and probably Bon Jovi). They've all achieved insane levels of success that probably wouldn't have happened without a little help from upstairs. In this Sunday comic, Nitrozac and Sna...

Apple's iPhone 5S boasts a Touch ID fingerprint scanner that uses the ridges and pores of a finger (or other body parts, including nipples and lips) to identify a phone's user and unlock the home screen. While some felt the technology was state-of-th...

Apple shocked fanboys and girls on Tuesday, after announcing that its new desktop operating system, OS X Mavericks, would be available for free. Yes, you heard us right. That's zero, zip, zilch dollars. So what's the catch? In this Sunday comic, Nitr...

It's a sad truth, but the Internet consumes our lives. A day without Netflix, a moment without email or a second without Google is beyond imagination. But there once was a time -- many, many years ago (but not really that long) -- when humans had to ...

You know what they say: Home is where the Wi-Fi connects automatically. But does that mean that hell is where there's no Wi-Fi? In this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan illustrates everyone's worse nightmare for the afterlife. BONUS: 12 Kermit the Frog Qu...

Have some crumbling IKEA furniture in your basement that you've been trying to ditch for three years? That's exactly what Craigslist is for (and questionable rideshare requests, of course). But between creating an irresistible listing and haggling fo...

Telecommuting is a luxury that the Internet gives to 9-to-5 workers, but, sadly, not everyone can work from the comfort of their own home. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this comic, we see that some occupations are simply not ideal for the telecommu...

Twitter recently filed for a $1 billion IPO, and in doing so revealed that the site had 218.3 million monthly active users in its second quarter. But who precisely are those users? And what are they doing on the microblogging network? SEE ALSO: More ...

An 18-hole round of golf without a caddy is like an office without IT support: all-out chaos. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this comic, we see why golf caddies are true rock stars on the golf course. Comic written by Larry Lambert; illustrated by J...

Auguste Rodin's famous sculpture, "The Thinker," has sparked decades of discussion on what the subject is pondering over. SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable In this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan takes a stab at what "The Thinker" may be wondering in tod...

No elbows on the table, and saying please and thank you were manners that your parents needed to master as kids. For children of the digital age, however, it's all about tech etiquette. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this comic, the classic "pinky u...

Happy Autumnal Equinox, folks! For many of us, that means it's finally time to put on a cozy sweater, and head to the orchard for apple-picking. But not everyone rejoices when the weather gets cooler, days get shorter and leaves start to fall. In thi...

Have a few not-so-nice things to say about Apple's newest products? Don't tell a fanboy -- they don't care. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday comic, Nitrozac and Snaggy of The Joy of Tech show us that Apple's biggest supporters thrive off o...

Last week, Apple unveiled the iPhone 5S' Touch ID fingerprint scanner , which serves as the phone's new unlock feature. While some marveled at this revolution in mobile security, others found the Touch ID to be quite similar to criminal fingerprintin...

Rush-hour traffic is the bane of every commuter's existence, but for website owners, it would be quite the blessing. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this comic, we see why traffic means two very different things in the real world and the online world...

Last Tuesday, Google announced that their newest Android mobile operating system would be called Kit Kat. While the company has named its operating systems after plenty of yummy treats in the past, this marks the first partnership with an actual bran...

Headed to the beach this holiday weekend? Maybe it's best to leave the tech at home. SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable In this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan remembers a simpler time when taking a book to the beach just meant getting sand in the pages. ...

Last week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his retirement. While we're sure some are sad to see him go, others are excited for the dawn of a new era at the company -- in particular, all the products that Ballmer retired during his time there. S...

Unlike real-world real estate, the Internet has unlimited space for new housing. But every new addition to the Internet changes the entire market for what already exists online. In this comic, we see how a popular new website can up the market value ...

Apple may be shaking things up for its next iPhone release. Several rumors and leaked photos claim that the purported iPhone 5S will be available in "champagne" and silver colors. The festive color choices are an odd step for a company that previousl...

The Internet has made us all much more critical. And with the popularity of Yelp, it's become second nature to evaluate every meal and dining experience. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday comic, our friends Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of...

In today's working world, unpaid internships are just another stepping stone to landing your dream job. And while the unfair circumstances around unpaid internships are starting to be recognized, there are still droves of college grads who have to sp...

After a long day of purring, licking and hairball coughing-up, cats deserve some R&R. And while Mr. Whiskers likes nothing more than curling up in a sunny spot to dream about Friskies, it's not always easy to get access to the sun. SEE ALSO: More Com...

Following his $250 million Washington Post acquisition, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos would likely welcome some frugality. After all, the tech pioneer spent a small fortune on an old-fashioned print publication, and no one can understand exactly why. SEE ALS...

Remember when a "friend" was someone you called on the phone or maybe even someone you spoke to in person? No? Yeah, neither do we. SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable In this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan illustrates how language has changed in the digi...

These days, who needs to know what you really look like? With a simple crop and the addition of a few "subtle" Instagram filters, you can enhance your entire look, going from mere man to superhero -- thanks, technology. But for those who have heavily...

On the long list of jobs that have become obsolete in the 21st century, information desk attendant may be at the top. Because, really, there's nothing an information desk can tell you that you couldn't look up online yourself. SEE ALSO: More Sunday C...

It's a rite of passage for social-media addicts to become verified on Twitter and Facebook. But does that blue check mean anything in the real world? SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday comic, we see that having a coveted verified account on ...

Naughty, naughty, naughty. It seems Anthony Weiner just can't keep himself out of sexting scandals. But as guilty as he may be, everyone else is just as guilty of wanting to see what all the fuss is about. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday ...

Teen sloths these days! They're lazy, narcissistic, constantly on their smartphones and they all still live with their parents. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday comic, Maria Scrivan imagines sloths embodying the deadly sin they were named ...

In a recent internal email to all Microsoft employees, CEO Steve Ballmer announced massive company restructuring, identifying efficiency and quicker problem-solving as core values across the board. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday comic, o...

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